Obituaries

September 20, 1956 -

February 8, 2007

On Thursday, February 8, 2007, Robert A. Pukitis at 50 years young lost his 16-month fight due to complications arising from a heart transplant. Robert had a heart attack while fishing with his wife Nan-C-Lee on August 26, 2005.

Robert was a loving husband and best friend to his wife, Nan-C-Lee, and inspiration as a Father to his sons, Justin, Jerad and Clayton, as well as an amazing brother to his sister Tanya and husband Steve Beldsoe, his brother David and wife Jennifer Pukitis, and adored by his father Juris Pukitis.

John Pellegrini, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at his home in Seattle. John was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Bruna.

He is survived by his daughter, Donna "Pellegrini" Hake, and grandchildren Keri and Kent. He was a great man, wonderful neighbor and friend and a proud grandpa.

A funeral Mass was celebrated Feb. 16, 2007, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Kent. He will be interred with his wife at Tahoma National Cemetery this spring.

Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

1949-2/9/2007__

My cherished husband, my best friend, loving father, son and brother. Harry passed away three weeks after being diagnosed with leukemia, peacefully at home, with his wife Kathy and friend Carol by his side.

Harry worked at Todd Shipyard for 37 years. He was "The KING of home projects." :o)

His family and Highline baseball were his world. We love you; keep my place at your side. __ The Highline Pirates truly have an "ANGEL" in the outfield. __

A special thank you/remembrance to: _Providence Hospice of Seattle, 206-749-7701.

Ted Wilzen was born July 22, 1947 and passed away Feb. 4, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born and raised in West Seattle. He is survived by his best friend, Cathy Tomaselli and her sons, Jake and Tyler; brother, Bob Wilzen and his wife Barb and his nephews, Tom and Andy Wilzen. Preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Vivian Wilzen and sister, Ann Wilzen. Memorial Service will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007 at the West Seattle Eagles Club. Ted was an amazing fun loving and generous person. He will be missed!

Jack was born October 20, 1920 to Otto and Mable (Irvine) Langley in Beatrice, Nebraska. He was the youngest of five children. He grew up in Beatrice and graduated from Beatrice High School. Jack was an athlete and was captain of their football team.

He joined the Navy in March 1942 and was discharged in 1945 as a "MOMM" - motor machinist. After being discharged he worked at several jobs before coming to Seattle. He went to work at Boeing aircraft as a machinist, working there for 26 years and then retiring.

Gerald Cary Baskett passed away on Feb. 2, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife, Beverley of 55 years and his children, Lynne Savery, Jimmy Baskett, Julia Burns and Richard Baskett. Also his sister Marion Robinson along with his 11 grandchildren and his six great grandchildren.

Jerry was born December 6, 1921 in Curlew, WA to Robert and Tillie Baskett. The family moved to West Seattle when he was 2. He served as the front gunman on the USS Mississippi during WWII. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 37 years of service and retired from the Seattle Center as the head usher.

Born in Roslyn, Washington on July 26, 1922. Passed away on Feb. 6, 2007. Preceded in death by his daughter, Carolyn Butts (1975); his parents, Louis (1975) and Mary K. (1981) and his brother, Joseph (2003).

Married to his wife, Asenath, for almost 60 years (six months shy).

Survived by his daughter Mary Ann; his grandson Craig; his sister Evelyn and family and our extended family, the Raphael Burgas family and the Rick Butts family.

Ed served in the Army's 10th Mountain Infantry Division in Colorado during WWII.

Donald G. Forsman was born in Ballard on Sept. 2, 1935, one of ninw children of Edward and Helen Lindberg Forsman. He died unexpectedly Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007, on his daily walk in Discovery Park. Don is survived by his wife of 45 years, Syrene; daughters Britt (Rick) Hedges and Siri (Ricky) Forsman-Sims; granddaughters Emma and Olivia Hedges; and siblings Vivian Ojala, Robert Forsman, and Arlene Crane, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Don's family moved to Tacoma in 1947 and he graduated from Stadium High School in 1953. Don was an outdoorsman and an inveterate traveler.

Ann Marie Garland, 73 of West Seattle died on January 12, 2007, in Las Vegas, NV, while visiting family for the holidays. She was planning on moving there in the spring time to live permanently with her daughter and son-in-law on their ranch. She lived in the Alki Beach area for approximately 50 years and was also a member of Holy Rosary Church.

"Annie' was loved by everyone. She was so full of caring and kindness.

February 11, 1917 - December 1, 2006

Long time West Seattle resident - Avid gardener - constructed numerous quilts which were sold to support Missionary endeavors through her church, after retiring from Skyway Luggage. Survived by sister Dorothy Lee, N. Dakota, daughters, Marilyn Potts (Carl) - Seattle, Jan Walker-Auburn, Karen Fletcher (Les)- Orting, and families. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, February 3, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. East Ridge Christian Assembly - West Seattle Campus, 4500 39th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116.